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RE53 EFM

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,454 mi
Last recorded128,454 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 EFM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 128,454 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Oil warning light on

Fail 9 Apr 2018 128,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Oil warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 119,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 106,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 97,524 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 78,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,818 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,441 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,675 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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RE53 EFM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 81,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE53 EFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE53 EFM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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